I got out of bed and freshened myself up. Then, I walked out of the room. Munchkin was helping Caroline to serve breakfast on the dining table.
"Mrs. Grant, you're awake," Caroline greeted me passionately.
"Yes,” I replied.
However, I felt embarrassed. I woke up early when I was staying in the mansion, but it seemed like I had soon gotten used to the environment here in Zenon. I had become lazy.
Now, I was using being pregnant as an excuse to wake up late.
I shot a glance at Munchkin. As expected, I saw a hint of contempt in his eyes.
Two servings of breakfast were placed in front of the seats. Caroline served the warm milk on the table. Then, she took off her apron. I realized that she did not serve her own breakfast.
"Caroline, what about you?" I turned to look at her.
I told her that she did not have to feel constrained when we were having dinner together last night. I asked her to behave like she was at home, and there was no need to eat separately.
I reckoned that Caroline thought that I said that out of politeness. That was why she only served Munchkin and my breakfast.
Who would have known that Caroline turned around after hanging the apron and said, "Oh no, Mrs. Grant. I’m used to waking up early, so I had my breakfast before coming over to prepare breakfast for you.”
Even Munchkin was surprised to hear that too.
That was close. If Caroline had eaten her breakfast first just because I woke up late, I reckoned that that little kid would be laughing at me again.
"I heard that there are fresh vegetables this morning. I was planning to get some when you were having breakfast. Then I can get the ingredients for lunch and dinner first. Enjoy your breakfast. You don't have to clean the dishes. Just leave it in the sink. Wait for me to come back and clean them up,” said Caroline.
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